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Regarded as the favorite in a competition or election; considered the most likely to win or succeed.
Die favorisierte Läuferin konnte ihre Spitzenposition bis ins Ziel verteidigen.
The favored runner was able to defend her leading position all the way to the finish.
favored
Preferred or favored by someone; enjoying special preference.
Sie war die favorisierte Kandidatin des Abteilungsleiters für die offene Stelle.
She was the department head's favored candidate for the open position.
'Favorisiert' (favored) is the past participle of the verb 'favorisieren' (to favor / to prefer) and is used as an adjective. It is derived from the noun 'der Favorit' (the favorite).
Der vom Publikum favorisierte Film gewann am Ende den Hauptpreis.
The film favored by the audience ended up winning the main prize.
The meaning depends on the context. If it is about a competition (sports, election), 'favorisiert' (favored) means the likely winner. If it is about a personal decision, it means 'bevorzugt' (preferred).
Im Finale trifft die favorisierte Heimmannschaft auf einen starken Gegner.
In the final, the favored home team faces a strong opponent.
In the meaning 'regarded as the favorite', the word is often used in sports or political journalism. Typical nouns are 'Mannschaft' (team), 'Kandidat' (candidate), 'Spieler' (player), or 'Team' (team).
Der favorisierte Tennisspieler schied überraschend in der ersten Runde aus.
The favored tennis player was surprisingly eliminated in the first round.
When it is about a personal preference, it is often made clear who has this preference. This is done through a genitive or a 'von' construction.
Die vom Vorstand favorisierte Strategie wird nächste Woche vorgestellt.
The strategy favored by the board will be presented next week.
preferred
Bevorzugt generally expresses that someone prefers one option. Favorisiert can also mean “preferred,” but when referring to candidates or competitions, it often describes the expected winner. Use bevorzugt for a personal choice and favorisiert when assessing the chances of success.
Kandidatin A ist wegen ihrer langen Erfahrung für die Wahl favorisiert.
Candidate A is favored in the election because of her extensive experience.
Die Vorsitzende bevorzugt Kandidatin A wegen ihrer langen Erfahrung.
The chair prefers Candidate A because of her extensive experience.
